As the number of robotic vehicles increases, the demand for wireless charging stations increases.
Wibotic TR-110, charging regardless of manufacturer
Equipped with a Bycor 48V VI Chip PRM regulator


On the 4th, Byco announced that it supplied PRM regulators to Wibotic's robotic vehicle wireless charging solution.

As robotic vehicles become more widely used in the logistics, delivery, and inspection industries, demand for more efficient and flexible charging solutions is increasing. However, the need for 24/7 shift workers to manually manage and recharge robotic vehicles is disappearing. Therefore, enhancing the autonomy of robotic vehicles is becoming increasingly important.

WiBotic provides wireless charging and power optimization solutions essential for charging operations in the aviation, marine, and industrial robotics ecosystems. The WiBotic TR-110 Wireless Charging Station, which recharges robots or unmanned vehicles, eliminates the need for operators to physically connect the robot to the charger. This reduces wear and tear on physical connection points, tripping hazards caused by power cords and floor-mounted charging stations, and the need for dedicated charging room space.

The TR-110 is designed for multi-mode operation, allowing multiple manufacturers to charge at different times from the same transmitter. All robotic vehicles within a facility can move between transmitter networks located in different locations. Regardless of battery, voltage, and charging current, all robotic vehicles can charge at any station.

This solution features Vicor's 48V VI Chip® PRM regulator.

Operating from a 36-75V input and producing a regulated output, this 400W converter powers the TR-110's adaptive matching transmitter, which wirelessly powers the robot or UV-mounted receiver. The PRM accepts 48V from an AC-DC power supply, and the output voltage is adaptively controlled and trimmed to approximately 20-55V.

The Vicor PRM enables consistent, high-efficiency conversion across the entire impedance range, flexibly supporting both full and trickle charge modes without significant efficiency degradation at low power levels. This conversion capability provides a consistent maximum device temperature of 40-45°C, helping to offset thermal management constraints across the entire power range.

Additionally, Vico supports the design and power supply of Wibotic's low-power development kit.